SPICY GARLIC AND LEMON CRUSTED SHRIMP

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Found this shrimp recipe in an ad for Wild American Shrimp. Prep time does not include 1 hour to marinate. Meant to be an appetizer for 4 but could be main dish for 2.

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shrimp, peeled, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact, and deveined
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium shallots, minced
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated
8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce
3/4 cup dark beer, such as Bass
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, garlic, shallots, black pepper, salt, lmeon zest and juice, thyme sprigs, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and beer in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
  • Heat a 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat until hot, then add 2 tablespoons of the butter and the shrimp and marinade all at once, stirring constantly. Cook for 4 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and the bits of garlic are golden brown.
  • Remove shrimp from the pan and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. (The sauce should have a thick consistency.).
  • Spoon the sauce over the shrimp. Serve over pasta or rice or with warm crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 251.4, Sodium 2273.9, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 24.9

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